Instruction Manual
1. Marking
Terminal Module F-KD-Ex2, F-KDR-Ex2
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany
Internet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com
2. Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation,
maintenance, and dismounting lies with the plant operator.
The personnel must be appropriately trained and qualified in order to carry
out mounting, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and
dismounting of the device. The trained and qualified personnel must have
read and understood the instruction manual.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the
instruction manual carefully.
3. Reference to Further Documentation
Observe laws, standards, and directives applicable to the intended use
and the operating location. Observe Directive 1999/92/EC in relation to
hazardous areas.
The corresponding datasheets, manuals, declarations of conformity, EU-
type examination certificates, certificates, and control drawings if
applicable (see datasheet) are an integral part of this document. You can
find this information under www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
For specific device information such as the year of construction,
scan the QR code on the device. As an alternative, enter the serial number
in the serial number search at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Due to constant revisions, documentation is subject to permanent change.
Please refer only to the most up-to-date version, which can be found under
www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
4. Intended Use
The device is only approved for appropriate and intended use. Ignoring
these instructions will void any warranty and absolve the manufacturer
from any liability.
The device may be installed in Zone 1.
The device fulfills a degree of protection IP20 according to IEC/EN 60529.
The device must be installed and operated only in a controlled
environment that ensures a pollution degree 2 (or better) according to
IEC/EN 60664-1.
If used in areas with higher pollution degree, the device needs to be
protected accordingly.
The device must only be operated in the specified ambient temperature
range and at the specified relative humidity without condensation.
Terminal module F-KD-Ex2
This terminal block module is equipped with a diode network and is
designed for use with the KFD2-SRA-Ex4 barrier with its exclusive 2:1
operating mode.
Terminal module F-KDR-Ex2
This terminal block module is equipped with a diode/resistor network and
is designed for use with the KFD2-SRAEx4 barrier with its exclusive 2:1
operating mode.
5. Improper Use
Protection of the personnel and the plant is not ensured if the device is not
used according to its intended use.
Do not mount the device in the dust hazardous area.
Do not use the device for the isolation of circuits.
The device is not suitable to separate intrinsically safe circuits from non-
intrinsically safe circuits.
6. Mounting and Installation
Prior to mounting, installation, and commissioning of the device you
should make yourself familiar with the device and carefully read the
instruction manual.
Observe the installation instructions according to IEC/EN 60079-14.
Avoid electrostatic charges which could result in electrostatic discharges
while installing, operating, or maintaining the device.
Keep the separation distances between all non-intrinsically safe circuits
and intrinsically safe circuits according to IEC/EN 60079-14.
The type of protection is determined by the connected intrinsically safe
circuit.
Observe the respective peak values of the field device and the associated
apparatus with regard to explosion protection when connecting intrinsically
safe field devices with intrinsically safe circuits of associated apparatus
(verification of intrinsic safety). Also observe IEC/EN 60079-14 and
IEC/EN 60079-25.
7. Operation, Maintenance, Repair
The device must not be repaired, changed, or manipulated. In case of
failure, always replace the device with an original device.
Do not use a damaged or polluted device.
Do not repair, modify, or manipulate the device.
If there is a defect, always replace the device with an original device.
Observe the derating of the current depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature class.
Connection or disconnection of energized non-intrinsically safe circuits is
only permitted in the absence of a potentially explosive atmosphere.
8. Delivery, Transport, Disposal
Check the packaging and contents for damage.
Check if you have received every item and if the items received are the
ones you ordered.
Keep the original packaging. Always store and transport the device in the
original packaging.
Store the device in a clean and dry environment. The permitted ambient
conditions must be considered, see datasheet.
The device, built-in components, packaging, and any batteries contained
within must be disposed in compliance with the applicable laws and
guidelines of the respective country.
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